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SEY 544L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,567 mi
Last recorded15,567 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEY 544L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 15,567 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 15,567 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2013 13,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r floor corroded

o/s/r floor corroded

Fail 23 May 2013 13,753 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r floor corroded

o/s/r floor corroded

Pass 23 May 2012 12,904 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs corroded

n/s/r floor corroded

o/s/r floor corroded

Fail 14 May 2012 12,903 miles

Front Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs corroded

n/s/r floor corroded

o/s/r floor corroded

Pass 11 May 2011 11,573 miles

corrosion on o/s/r floor and n/s/r floor

Fail 6 May 2011 11,572 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion on o/s/r floor and n/s/r floor

Pass 5 May 2010 11,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r inner cv boot split

Fail 27 Apr 2010 11,214 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r inner cv boot split

Fail 6 Apr 2010 11,213 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r inner cv boot split

Pass 11 May 2007 10,658 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 10,654 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 109,480 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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SEY 544L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 48,892 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SEY 544L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SEY 544L registered?

SEY 544L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 15 December 1972.

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